Martha Sotello Garcia, 78
Martha Garcia, a 78-year-old Latina, was found stabbed to death Saturday, April 2, in the 8900 block of Gallatin Road in Pico Rivera, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Her body and the body of her son Jorge Garcia, a 52-year-old Latino, were discovered after sheriff deputies responded to a 911 call about 11:30 p.m.
Martha Garcia had been stabbed in the torso and Jorge Garcia sustained blunt-force trauma wounds.
Police arrested Garcia's son on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly attacking another brother, who placed the 911 call. He was treated at a hospital.
Anyone with additional details about the killings is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
-- Bettina Boxall
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